Malaysia willing to investigate Speedmatrix over Nvidia chip controversy if authorities make formal request

Malaysia is prepared to investigate Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd if a formal request is made by appropriate authorities, stated Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. However, the government has not yet received any such request regarding the Malaysian unit of Singapore-based cloud computing firm Megaspeed International.

Johari clarified this during a press conference after the launch of MySaham Miti in Kuala Lumpur. When asked if the government had received a formal request to probe Speedmatrix, he stated, "If they have a case, they come and check. No problem. We will facilitate." He emphasized that Malaysia would be willing to assist with any investigation if a formal request is presented.

The issue stems from allegations that Speedmatrix might have breached Malaysia's export restrictions concerning Nvidia chips, reportedly linked to the Nvidia chip controversy. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a woman connected to Megaspeed International, leading Nvidia to announce his immediate resignation as president, CEO, and board member pending an independent investigation.

Johari also addressed the distinction between using graphics processing units (GPUs) within a company's data centre for its own operations and re-exporting those chips. He noted that he has already informed data centre operators about the issue, emphasizing that if Speedmatrix or Megaspeed are merely renting the data centre for their own use, there may not be a legal issue. However, if there is a restriction on re-exporting the GPUs, the government would need to look into it.